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WH51 TCH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,862 mi
Last recorded164,862 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH51 TCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 164,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 164,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 159,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside rear lower arms corrosion/both arms covered by plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers washer jet poor

Fail 16 Sep 2025 159,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside rear lower arms corrosion/both arms covered by plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers washer jet poor

Pass 19 Sep 2024 153,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 153,000 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 145,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 145,800 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,319 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,297 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,637 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,981 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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WH51 TCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH51 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WH51 TCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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